This searchable library contains stories from all of BWSR’s regular publications including Snapshots, Featured Plants, and Conservation Stories. Search by keyword, county, major watershed basin, publication date, funding source, or publication type. Still can’t find what you’re looking for? Contact Mary Juhl.

Note: Staff continue to populate this webpage with BWSR’s full catalog of stories. Check back regularly for new content.

Waters edge with tall grasses and lily pads.

Nine delistings tied to work backed by Clean Water Funds

BWSR grants support conservation partners’ projects that contribute to water-quality improvements in 7 lakes, a river reach and a stream segment

Sheep in the background grazing while two men stand in the front.

Rotational grazing boosts productivity

A Winona County farmer counts soil health and sheep health among the rewards of an intensively managed system

View of work on Lincoln Park.

Duluth park revamp incorporates stormwater treatment, aids trout

Lincoln Park’s $4.2M revitalization tapped a host of partners and funding sources; Clean Water Fund-backed work will help to improve habitat in Miller Creek

backhoe working for improvements to creek.

First 7 miles of Whiskey Creek restoration show effectiveness of NRCS-backed work

Federal and state funds support the Wilkin SWCD and Buffalo-Red River Watershed District’s work with landowners benefiting water quality, water quantity and wildlife

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Story Date
Story Title Video Link County Major Watershed Basin Funding Sources Publication Type
2016 Legislative Update (PDF) Ramsey, Statewide Statewide Clean Water Fund, Environment and Natural Resources Trust, Federal Fund, Outdoor Heritage Fund Snapshot
Targeting Long Lake (PDF) Anoka, Hennepin Upper Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Grants Compliance Specialists: Behind the scenes, helping the grant process work (PDF) Statewide Statewide Other Snapshot
City of Faribault’s Twin Lakes Project- Building Partnership for Clean Water (PDF) Rice Lower Mississippi River Basin, Minnesota River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Managing Drainage for Multiple Purposes (PDF) Statewide Statewide Other Snapshot
Featured Plant: Black Cherry and Chokecherry (Prunus sp.) (PDF) Featured Plant
Yellow Medicine Watershed: Planning for a new era in water management (PDF) Lac Qui Parle, Lincoln, Yellow Medicine Minnesota River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Protecting Lake Minnewaska (PDF) Pope Minnesota River Basin, Upper Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Featured Plant: Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) (PDF) Featured Plant
Working with the Wetland Conservation Act (PDF) Statewide Statewide Bonding, Other Snapshot
Working for Minnesota’s Water (PDF) Statewide Statewide Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Where Water and Forests Meet (PDF) Statewide Upper Mississippi River Basin Other Snapshot
Taking Stock of Statewide Tillage (PDF) Statewide Lower Mississippi River Basin, Minnesota River Basin Snapshot
Featured Plant: Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis) (PDF) Featured Plant
Protecting water quality with RIM Wellhead Easements (PDF) Otter Tail, Statewide Statewide Bonding Snapshot
Managing private land for climate adaptation (PDF) Statewide Statewide Bonding Snapshot
Working toward delisting in Carver County (PDF) Carver Upper Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Featured Plant: Meadowsweet (Spiraea alba) (PDF) Featured Plant
Wetland impacts from groundwater withdrawals (PDF) Ramsey, Statewide Statewide Other Snapshot
Preparing the next generation of conservation professionals (PDF) Benton, Ramsey, Statewide Statewide Environment and Natural Resources Trust Snapshot